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Member since Jun '08

Working languages:
German to English
French to English

Helen Shiner
Arts translator - commercial & academic

Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Local time: 11:46 GMT (GMT+0)

Native in: English Native in English

User message
Sensitive, close readings of your texts - publications, lectures, promotional and research material
Account type Freelancer, Identity Verified Verified member
Services Translation, Editing/proofreading
Expertise
Specializes in:
Art, Arts & Crafts, PaintingArchitecture
Esoteric practicesHistory
Photography/Imaging (& Graphic Arts)Philosophy
Poetry & Literature

KudoZ activity Questions answered: 1010, Questions asked: 0 Easy / 46 PRO, PRO-level points: 1716
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 5

Glossaries French, French - arts/architecture, French - business/finance, French - esoteric, French - social sciences, German - arts/architecture, German - business/finance, German - education, German - misc, German - social sciences
Translation education BA-Leeds University, UK
Experience Years of translation experience: 25. Registered at ProZ.com: Jun 2008. Became a member: Jun 2008.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials German to English (University of Leeds, verified)
Memberships N/A
Software MetaTexis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint
CV/Resume CV available upon request
Professional practices Helen Shiner endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines.
About me

About me

My translation expertise is based on long-standing professional experience as a translator and the specialist knowledge I have accumulated as an academic in my own right.

As an art historian I have specialisms in the history of sculpture, architecture and dance of the early 20th century in Germany, France and England. A further focus of my reseach concerns the esoteric/spiritual/religious iconography and practices of artists. I am the author of a book and articles on the subject of my specialisms (for details, please consult my CV). I am currently writing-up my PhD and working as an exhibition curator. I am a member of the Association of Art Historians.

Academic translation work

My experience lies predominantly in providing specialist translations for fellow academics in the arts and humanities - I have translated many articles for publication, lectures and research material, both from German and French into English.

Texts translated have included material from many periods of art history, architectural history, art criticism, art theory, literature, journalism, psychology, philosophy and history.

I also have considerable experience of translating for social scientists in the fields of human and animal sexology (of the 19th century) and social welfare.

Academic articles translated by me have been published by Ashgate, Peeters, Rodopi, Routledge, on the internet and elsewhere and have appeared in various journals. Indicative list available on application.

Translation in the arts

I have extensive experience of translating for other clients in the arts world - including exhibition catalogues for major museums and galleries, prestigious auction catalogues, web-sites, exhibition reviews and other material.

Marketing and Tourism

Other key areas of my translation work are for clients in the fields of marketing and tourism. I have translated hotel brochures, tourist guides, promotional material and magazine articles on a variety of subjects.



I am very used to working to tight deadlines, with accuracy and courtesy, and, above all, in a fluent and polished writing style.

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TESTIMONIALS

Client confidentiality is very important to me, and I deliberately do not make use of the WWA feature on this web-site. Instead, please see below for a range of comments about my work, as quoted from communications from some of my clients:

"Danke für die großartige Unterstützung! Der Kunde hat mir noch einmal seinen Dank ausgesprochen. Er sagte, er hat noch nie eine Zulieferarbeit so schnell erledigen können. Diesen Danke gebe ich entsprechend an Sie weiter: herzlichen Dank!"

"Je tiens à vous dire que j'ai été très satisfait du travail que vous avez accompli sur le texte que je vous avais soumis. Grâce à votre traduction, il a pris l'allure d'une véritable communication de rang international. Si vous acceptez de travailler sur ces autres textes, comme je le souhaite vivement, je suis sûr que vous saurez leur imprimer cette tenue de langue parfaite que j'ai déjà eu l'occasion d'apprécier dans votre travail."

"Thanks again for the Müller translation - I was absolutely delighted with it."

"Again I would like to thank you for your close translation of my essay. Like last time I haven't changed anything."

"Thank you very much for this excellent work."

"I would like to thank you again. I'm very happy with your translation."

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Rates negotiable depending on complexity of source text, urgency and length of text/repeat work.
This user has earned KudoZ points by helping other translators with PRO-level terms. Click point total(s) to see term translations provided.

Total pts earned: 1924
PRO-level pts: 1716


Top languages (PRO)
German to English1054
French to English654
English to German4
English4
Top general fields (PRO)
Art/Literary633
Tech/Engineering245
Marketing233
Social Sciences205
Other182
Pts in 4 more flds >
Top specific fields (PRO)
Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting249
Architecture155
Photography/Imaging (& Graphic Arts)108
Education / Pedagogy93
Poetry & Literature92
Construction / Civil Engineering67
History65
Pts in 55 more flds >

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Profile last updated
Aug 21



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